Border Terrier
VS
Japanese Spitz
Border Terrier vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Border Terrier and Japanese Spitz side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Border Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
28 – 40 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
About Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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